Most people love food cooked on the grill and here’s a great collection of Grilling Recipes Your Family Will Love! I hope some of these low-carb and family-friendly ideas for grilled food will become regulars on your dinner rotation!
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I’m always glad when grilling season is here, and to start out the season I’m sharing my picks for Ten Grilling Recipes Your Family Will Love! And it was so hard for me to narrow it down and choose only ten recipes for family-friendly grilling, but all these are definitely favorites!
And I think that when you’re cooking for kids and trying to eat low-carb yourself, grilled food is such a winner! Of course my grilling recipes are low in carbs, but these are all grilling recipes the whole family will enjoy. Most of the ideas featured here are probably things I’ve tried out on some of the kids in my huge extended family, and all of them are among my personal favorites when I’m cooking on the grill; enjoy!
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What if you don’t have an outdoor grill?
If you don’t have an outdoor grill or it’s not grilling weather, you can cook any of these recipes on a stove-top grill pan with ridges or on a George Foreman Grill. (affiliate links) Remember the George Foreman Grill cooks both sides at once, so adjust the grilling time.
Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar has a slightly-sweet taste that will appeal to kids, and this is going to be a hit with the adults as well!
Most everyone loves steak on the grill, but you might not want to buy steaks for the whole family. No worries because these Marinated Beef Kabobs are a fun kabob idea with those wonderful grilled steak flavors.
Rosemary Mustard Grilled Chicken is something I’ve been making for family parties for years and years, and everyone in my huge extended family makes this recipe!
Fans of these Grilled Ginger-Soy Pork Chops have named them The World’s Best Pork Chops, and these are always a hit with everyone!
I’ve made these Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs for quite a few dinner guests who didn’t care about carbs, and they’ve always been a hit!
I’m pretty sure these Garlic, Lemon, and Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts are the grilled chicken recipe I’ve made the most for guests, and these are 100% kid-approved!
This recipe for Very Greek Grilled Chicken has been hugely popular on the blog, and this has amazing Greek flavors that are mild enough for kids to enjoy as well as the adults.
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Asian Marinade have a tasty marinade with kid-friendly flavors and I bet your kids will love this.
Another recipe for grilled pork chops with family-friendly flavors is these easy and delicious Greek Pork Chops.
And finally, this Savory Low-Carb Marinade for Grilled Chicken, Pork, or Beef will be a hit no matter what kind of meat you use it on and the kids are never going to guess that they’re eating something that’s low in carbs!
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Za’atar Chicken
Seasoned with a traditional Middle Eastern Za’atar spice blend and grilled, this Za’atar chicken is juicy and packed with unique flavors. In just 20 minutes you’ll have a flavorful and filling dinner that no one will forget!
If you have never heard of Za’atar seasoning, you are not alone! I just heard of it recently, and now I’m hooked! It’s a great savory blend of warm and earthy seasonings that will really wow your taste buds. You can also make the spice at home! If you like homemade spices, you’ll have to try this Homemade Fajita Seasoning, this better than store bought Italian Seasoning, and this Taco Seasoning too!
Grilled Za’atar Chicken
So at this point you may be wondering what is Za’atar seasoning? It is a blend of savory, nutty, and earthy spices that usually includes oregano, thyme, marjoram, and sumac. There are different blends of Za’atar seasoning based on where you are eating it. Kind of like curry the ingredients can change based on the area it’s made in. I have a link to the Za’atar seasoning blend in the recipe box below too if you want to make it, or you can pick it up from the store.
Grilled Za’atar Chicken is quickly marinated in the Za’atar seasoning and olive oil and grilled to perfection. I really think you are going to love this dish! It’s an easy 20 minute dinner that would go great with some pita bread and hummus. I also love with baba ganoush which goes great with this Za’atar seasoning. You can actually sprinkle some on top and the flavor is incredible. I think this will be a new family favorite!
Ingredients
These simple ingredients combine to make the most delicious and moist chicken. This Za’atar chicken is so unique, and amazingly flavorful! If you are looking for a great easy dinner, then this is the recipe for you! See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: If you get a breast that is really thick, then you’ll want to flatten it out a bit so that it will all cook evenly on the grill.
- Olive Oil: Olive oil is a must for this recipe. It’s a great quality oil that helps the flavors in the seasonings really pop.
- Lemon Juice: Lemon juice is just what this recipe needs to bring out all of these gorgeous flavors!
- Za’atar Seasoning: I love making this blend at home! It is really herby and nutty, and perfect on meat. I add sesame seeds, coriander, and salt to my blend and I think it’s fantastic!
- Garlic: Minced garlic is one of my favorite things to eat on chicken. It’s so full of flavor and makes every bite the perfect one!
Za’atar Chicken Recipe
This recipe is so easy! I love how quickly it comes together and it really is so delicious. I ate it with some tomatoes and pita bread and it was perfection. Some of my kids added salt and pepper, but I thought it was perfect the way it was. You can make it however you like, and I know you are going to love it!
- Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, za’atar seasoning, and garlic.
- Put in Bag: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag then pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Refrigerate: Seal the bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Grill: Grill chicken breasts on medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165° Fahrenheit.
- Enjoy: Let the chicken rest before slicing and enjoying!
Tips for Grilling Chicken
Here are a few simple ways to make yourself the master of the grill! Once your friends and family get a bite of your grilled Za’atar chicken, they’ll be hooked. It’s hard not to be when they’re so juicy and flavorful.
- Use a Thermometer: This step is super important so that your chicken doesn’t dry out on the grill. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your chicken. You can take them off the grill when the temperature inside reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If you cook them any more than that, they may dry out.
- Let Rest: The key to juicy grilled Za’atar chicken is letting it rest for a minute or two after you pull it off the grill. This allows all of the tasty juices to reabsorb, giving you chicken breast that will melt in your mouth! If you cut into them too soon after grilling, those juices may be released instead of absorbing back into the meat.
- Dripping: If you have seasoning and oil dripping off of your chicken, it will make the flames touch the meat and that’s where the black burned part comes from. If you don’t want crispy crunchy parts on your chicken, make sure that your seasoning is all over your chicken, but not dripping off.
Storing Leftovers
Who doesn’t wan’t grilled Za’atar chicken for leftovers? This recipe makes enough to serve eight people, so if you need to save your leftovers here is how.
In the Refrigerator: Store your cooled chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
More Chicken Recipes
I love a simple chicken dinner! But sometimes chicken can taste boring when you are always making it the same way. Here are some recipes that will give you great ideas to keep your chicken tasting unique and juicy!
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